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Secret Talents of the Stars

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Debbie Reynolds, John O'Hurley, Brian McKnight, Where to watch: CBS)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Celebrities' new tricks are great fun for fans.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series proves that celebrities aren't always perfect and can suffer some of the same insecurities that everyday people do. Judges' comments are usually positive and encouraging, but occasionally a contestant is told he/she "sucks." Still, the stars take it all in stride, and the show's overall tone is light.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Rare mild innuendo -- like a woman's comment that contortionist skills might have helped her save a failing marriage.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The show's Web site is mentioned many times, since it's the only forum for viewers' votes.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Secret Talents of the Stars

Parents need to know that there's little iffy content to worry about in this reality series, which is more about fun than competition. Judges usually offer encouragement rather than actual criticism, and the eliminated stars are always gracious in defeat. Viewers -- especially fans of individual contestants -- will certainly like seeing the celebs' less-celebrated skills and watching them weather the ups and downs of competition on a new level.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how to handle criticism and judgment. Do you think it was easier or more difficult for the contestants on this show to compete because they are famous? How did they respond to the judges' comments and the voters' decisions? How does it feel to be criticized? Do we hold celebrities to a different standard because of their fame? Is that fair?
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